DLA Headquarters News

Nov. 5, 2019

IT analyst learns software development, best practices at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington — Information Technology Project Analyst Rick Boesen appreciates taking on more leadership roles and learning from industry partners at Microsoft through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.

DLA Disposition Services Finance Director Isaac Stanley received his first sit-stand desk in June and said the work space flexibility has improved his posture and lessened back pain. Photo illustration.

Nov. 5, 2019

Ergonomics impacts workforce health

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chairborne Rangers take heart! Sit-stand desks offer a way to inject some extra movement to your daily office taskings.

Nov. 5, 2019

Installation management director retires with vision of an exciting future for DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Though he’s only been with DLA for less than three years, Holz has left an impression on everyone who has worked with him. In a letter presented to Holz on his last day in the office, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, wrote “As you begin your well-deserved retirement, please take with you my best wishes for the future. You will be sorely missed by your supervisors, peers and friends at DLA Distribution.”

A person in a Marine uniform talks with a Civilian employee.

Nov. 5, 2019

Knowledge is power

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nuhu Kashalla, a Property Disposal Service Representative with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services at Barstow, California, conducted a training session for customers at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, also known as 29 Palms.

Navy officials and civilians from DLA and the Navy meet during Navy/DLA Day.

Nov. 4, 2019

Navy, DLA officials discuss readiness, new Agency Synchronization Operations Center

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy and DLA leaders discussed cost transparency, material availability, forward stock positioning and DLA's ASOC mission during Navy/DLA Day.

Graphic with photos of various projects USACE supports with DLA's help.

Nov. 1, 2019

USACE, DLA discuss mutual goals, connectivity

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Discussions during the Oct. 31 USACE/DLA Partnership Day underscored the two organizations' overlapping missions and future customer support goals.

Teresa Smith holds her Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year in front of a sign listing other finalists

Nov. 1, 2019

DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.

Male and female runners and walkers begin the Halloween-themed 5K.

Nov. 1, 2019

Runners, walkers brave inclement weather for Halloween 5K

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees participated in the HQC annual Monster Dash 5K Oct. 31 despite the threat of severe weather conditions.

Nov. 1, 2019

SDDC Deputy Commander visits DLA Distribution, tours EDC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Lillard D. Evans, deputy commander of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Oct. 15, for a general overview on DLA Distribution’s mission and function and a discussion about consolidation and containerization point eligibility and the need for a west coast port of embarkment.

Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans rewind their clocks.

Oct. 31, 2019

Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans rewind their clocks.

Oct. 30, 2019

Voluntary Protection Program recognizes safe operations at DLA sites

Five Defense Logistics Agency sites participate in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration program that encourages employees and managers to excel at safe workplace practices while maintaining injury rates below the national average.

Oct. 30, 2019

Top logistic officials from the Republic of Korea visit DLA Distribution San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted Republic of South Korea Army Maj. Gen. San Ho Lee and members of his staff from Combined Forces Command Korea for a briefing and tour Sept. 19.

DLA Finance Deputy Director Jeffrey Zottola (left) and Navy Reserve Capt. Charles Parker III, deputy director of DLA’s Audit Task Force, stress the importance of risk management and internal controls in the agency’s audit efforts in fiscal 2020.

Oct. 29, 2019

Risk management, internal controls top DLA’s fiscal 2020 audit agenda

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new organizational structure and stronger focus on enterprise risk management and internal controls are expected to guide the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 audit efforts.

Oct. 28, 2019

Senior Leader Summit concludes, recognizing excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Senior Leader Summit came to a close October 25 after a week of discussions focusing on how to improve the customer experience for the warfighter. The summit covered all aspects of the DLA Disposition Services business, with the goal of improving safety and agency culture while saving the taxpayers money.

DLA Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (male) addresses the DLA workforce during a Town Hall.

Oct. 28, 2019

DLA director lauds agency success, sets future goals

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams highlighted stellar agency achievements in warfighter support and informed the workforce about impending changes and future goals during an Oct. 21 Global Town Hall.